YU DARVISH NEWS

Set for season debut Monday Padres manager Mike Shildt said that Darvish (elbow) will be activated from the 60-day injured list to start Monday's contest against the Diamondbacks in San Diego, AJ Cassavell of...

Impact Darvish will make his season debut after missing the entirety of the 2025 campaign to date while recovering from right elbow inflammation. Though he hasn't pitched in a competitive setting since making a rehab start at Triple-A El Paso on May 14, Darvish has been able to get stretched out recently through a series of simulated games. He tossed 64 pitches in his most recent sim game Tuesday, so he should be capable of providing the Padres with around 75-to-90 pitches in his season debut. Over his 16 starts with San Diego in 2024, Darvish posted an impressive 3.31 ERA and 1.07 WHIP with 78 strikeouts over 81.2 innings.

JULY 6 • ROTOWIRE

Set for season debut Darvish (elbow) is expected to be activated from the 60-day injured list and start Monday's contest against the Diamondbacks, AJ Cassavell of MLB.com reports.

Impact Darvish will make his season debut after missing the entirety of the 2025 campaign to this point while nursing right elbow inflammation. The right-hander threw 64 pitches in a simulated game Tuesday, which will serve to be his final session before his return to action. Darvish posted an impressive 3.31 ERA and 1.07 WHIP with 78 strikeouts over 81.2 innings in 16 starts with San Diego in 2024. He'll likely be on a workload restriction upon his return to a major-league mound, but Darvish may get two turns in the rotation prior to the upcoming All-Star break.

JULY 6 • ROTOWIRE

Padres take on the Rangers after Arraez's 4-hit game

The San Diego Padres take on the Texas Rangers after Luis Arraez's four-hit game on Saturday

JULY 6 • Associated Press

Padres' Mike Shildt Announces Yu Darvish News on Saturday San Diego Padres manager Mike Shildt announced Yu Darvish news on Saturday.

JULY 5 • THESTATE.COM

Padres try to keep home win streak alive, host the Rangers

The San Diego Padres host the Texas Rangers looking to extend a three-game home winning streak

JULY 5 • Associated Press

Padres notes: Pondering Sunday's starter, Yu Darvish, Michael King updates Padres still working through who to start on Sunday against the Texas Rangers

JULY 4 • SANDIEGOUNIONTRIBUNE.COM

Unlikely to be activated for Sunday Padres manager Mike Shildt said Friday that Darvish (elbow) is "probably not" going to start for the Padres on Sunday, AJ Cassavell of MLB.com reports.

Impact With the Padres in the midst of playing 10 games in 10 days and having a hole in their rotation for Sunday, there was some speculation that Darvish -- who hasn't pitched in the big leagues yet this year -- could be activated off the IL to make his season debut. However, that doesn't appear to be in San Diego's plans despite the fact that Darvish tossed 64 pitches in his most recent simulated game Tuesday. The Padres may instead want the veteran right-hander to make at least one minor-league rehab start before being ready to pitch for the big club, but it remains uncertain how the team will handle Sunday's open rotation spot. Cassavell suggests that a starter could be called up from the minors, but the situation remains nebulous.

JULY 4 • ROTOWIRE

Unlikely to be activated for Sunday Padres manager Mike Shildt said Friday that Darvish (elbow) is "probably not" going to start for the Padres on Sunday, AJ Cassavell of MLB.com reports.

Impact With the Padres in the midst of playing 10 games in 10 days and having a hole in their rotation for Sunday, there was some speculation that Darvish -- who hasn't pitched in the big leagues yet this year -- could be activated off the IL to make his season debut. However, that doesn't appear to be in San Diego's plans despite the fact that Darvish tossed 64 pitches in his most recent simulated game Tuesday. The Padres may instead want the veteran right-hander to make at least one minor-league rehab start before returning him to the big club, but it remains uncertain how the team will handle Sunday's open rotation spot. Cassavell suggests that a starter could be called up from the minors, but the situation remains nebulous.

JULY 4 • ROTOWIRE

Rangers visit the Padres to begin 3-game series

The San Diego Padres begin a three-game series at home against the Texas Rangers on Friday

JULY 4 • Associated Press

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JULY 3 • FOX SPORTS

Goes four innings in sim game Darvish (elbow) threw a four-inning, 64-pitch simulated game Tuesday, MLB.com reports.

Impact Darvish faced off against Single-A Lake Elsinore hitters in the sim game, his third since the middle of the June. The Padres have been cagey about offering up a target date for his return from the 60-day injured list, but Darvish's season debut appears to be imminent. Though pitchers who have missed as much time as Darvish has typically head out on rehab assignments before being activated, the Padres could deem his sim games as being sufficient enough as he prepares for a return from the IL. After optioning fifth starter Matt Waldron to Triple-A El Paso on Wednesday, the Padres currently have an opening in the rotation for Sunday against the Rangers, and it wouldn't be overly surprising if Darvish was being earmarked for that contest if he's feeling well physically following Tuesday's sim game.

JULY 2 • ROTOWIRE

Phillies play the Padres with 1-0 series lead

The Philadelphia Phillies face the San Diego Padres, leading the series 1-0

JULY 2 • Associated Press

Phillies bring 1-0 series lead over Padres into game 2

The Philadelphia Phillies play the San Diego Padres, leading the series 1-0

JULY 1 • Associated Press

Another simulated game on tap Darvish (elbow) will throw another simulated game Tuesday, Sammy Levitt of 97.3 The Fan reports.

Impact Darvish threw 51 pitches in a simulated game last Wednesday and should increase that pitch count during Tuesday's session. The veteran right-hander could be ready for a rehab start after that. Darvish has been sidelined all season with right elbow inflammation, but he's pushing to return before the All-Star break.

JUNE 30 • ROTOWIRE

Phillies host the Padres to open 3-game series

The Philadelphia Phillies open a three-game series at home against the San Diego Padres on Monday

JUNE 30 • Associated Press

Reds and Padres meet to determine series winner

The Cincinnati Reds and San Diego Padres meet on Sunday with the winner claiming the three-game series

JUNE 29 • Associated Press

Reds play the Padres after Steer's 3-home run game

The Cincinnati Reds play the San Diego Padres after Spencer Steer hit three home runs on Friday in an 8-1 win over the Padres

JUNE 28 • Associated Press

Tosses three simulated innings Darvish (elbow) threw three simulated innings against Single-A hitters Wednesday, Yuki Yamada of MLB.com reports.

Impact Per Yamada, Darvish threw 51 pitches, and his fastball topped out at 94.5 mph. The right-hander threw about 10 more pitches than in his previous sim game June 20, so he appears to be gradually ramping up toward a return. Darvish stated after the contest that he's not sure what his next step will be, but he suggested that he could pitch in a minor-league game soon. The veteran hurler also said he'd like to return to the majors before the All-Star break but qualified that statement by indicating that he's not sure if that will happen. Darvish has yet to pitch for the Padres this season, and his return could be a big boost to a San Diego rotation that's currently without Michael King (shoulder) and Ryan Bergert (forearm) as well as Joe Musgrove (elbow), who isn't expected to pitch until 2026.

JUNE 28 • ROTOWIRE

Tosses three simulated innings Darvish (elbow) threw three simulated innings against Single-A hitters Wednesday, Yuki Yamada of MLB.com reports.

Impact Per Yamada, Darvish threw 51 pitches, and his fastball topped out at 94.5 miles per hour. The right-hander threw about 10 more pitches than in his previous sim game June 20, so he appears to be gradually increasing his workload. Darvish said that he's uncertain what his next step will be, but he suggested that he could pitch in a minor-league game soon. Darvish also indicated that he's hopeful to return from the 60-day injured list before the All-Star break, though he acknowledged that he's unsure if that will happen. Darvish has yet to pitch for the Padres this season, and his return could be a big boost to a San Diego rotation that's currently without Michael King (shoulder) and Ryan Bergert (forearm) as well as Joe Musgrove (elbow), who isn't expected to pitch until 2026.

JUNE 28 • ROTOWIRE

Reds play the Padres in first of 3-game series

The Cincinnati Reds host the San Diego Padres to start a three-game series

JUNE 27 • Associated Press

Padres notes: Xander Bogaerts sits with shoulder soreness, Yu Darvish update Padres hoping a day off Wednesday and Thursday will get Xander Bogaerts back in lineup Friday in Cincinnati

JUNE 25 • SANDIEGOUNIONTRIBUNE.COM

Padres and Nationals meet with series tied 1-1

The San Diego Padres and Washington Nationals play on Wednesday with the winner claiming the three-game series

JUNE 25 • Associated Press

Padres pregame: 'Enjoying' lineup changes, Yu Darvish plan, Jason Heyward released Padres manager Mike Shildt expecting to keep Jackson Merrill in two-hole and Luis Arraez in cleanup spot

JUNE 25 • SANDIEGOUNIONTRIBUNE.COM

Nationals play the Padres leading series 1-0

The Washington Nationals play the San Diego Padres with a 1-0 series lead

JUNE 24 • Associated Press

Padres take on the Nationals in first of 3-game series

The San Diego Padres start a three-game series at home against the Washington Nationals on Monday

JUNE 23 • Associated Press